Thursday Jan 18, 2024

(Part 2/2) Remote Work - An Engineer’s Perspective (feat. Jason Crum)

In this podcast, Krish and ⁠Jason⁠ discuss the cultural aspects of remote work and the importance of knowing each other in a remote setting. They explore whether it is necessary for engineers to know each other and the responsibility of individuals and organizations in fostering relationships. They also touch on the impact of engagement length on building relationships and the importance of treating software development as an art. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of working with different cultures and the need to embrace diversity and learn from different cultures.

Takeaways

Building relationships and getting to know each other is important in a remote work setting.
Both individuals and organizations have a responsibility in fostering relationships and creating a positive work culture.
Engagement length can impact the depth of relationships and the quality of deliverables.
Treating software development as an art and giving 100% effort leads to better results.
Working with different cultures requires understanding and embracing diversity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:46 The Importance of Knowing Each Other

03:48 The Individual vs. Organization Responsibility

06:12 Building Relationships in a Remote Setting

11:11 The Impact of Engagement Length

12:32 Treating Software Development as an Art

17:50 Giving 100% and Treating Software Development as an Art

22:23 Challenges of Working with Different Cultures

24:51 Embracing Diversity and Learning from Different Cultures

26:56 Closing Remarks

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